CURRICULUM VITAE
YVONNE BARNIEH,
PhD in Human Resource Management.
University of Ghana Business School
Legon, Ghana http://www.ugbs.edu.gh/
P.0 Box LG 78
Legon, Accra, Ghana
Overview
I have completed a PhD in Human Resource Management at the University of Ghana
Business School, I am holder of a Master of Philosophy in Human Resource
Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the same
University. I have participated in several professional training and development
programs organised by international institutions like MIT, Yale and Temple University.
I have also attended and presented at international conferences by the Academy of
Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the University at Buffalo School of
Management’s Center for Leadership and Organisational Effectiveness (CLOE), all in
the United States of America. I have experience in research, teaching and
administrative management. I have more than six publications and conference papers
to my credit. I have participated in two Doctoral Institutes organised by the
CODESRIA College of Mentors and the Management and Organisational Behaviour
Teaching Society (MOBTS). I have more than 10 years of cumulative working
experience in different roles. I also served as the Team Lead to the Doctoral
Development Committee, at the University of Ghana Business School. I have good
communication and presentation skills.
Academic Qualifications
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Year
Qualification
Institution
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PhD in HRM Thesis Title: Linking
cultural intelligence to job
embeddedness and
communication effectiveness of
expatriates in Ghana: the roles of
intercultural self-efficacy and
inclusive climate.
University of Ghana,
Legon, Ghana
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Master of Philosophy Degree in
Human Resource Management
Thesis Title: CSR and Stakeholder
Management in the Ghanaian
Mining Sector.
University of Ghana,
Legon, Ghana
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Bachelor of Science in
Administration (Public
Administration)
Long Essay Title: Capitation Grant
and School Feeding Programme
among Public Schools
University of Ghana,
Ghana
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HND in Accountancy
Cape Coast Polytechnic.
Cape Coast, Ghana
-
Senior Secondary School
Certificate
(Business Option)
University Practice
Secondary School Cape
Coast- Ghana
Professional Training and Development
Year
Programs
Institution
2024
Paper Development Workshop
FECAP/RBGN
2023
Global Leadership Programme
The State University at
Buffalo
2021
Research and Covid
Association of
International Business
2021.
Grant Proposal Writing
Academic Writing Workshop
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and
Environment for
Development Ghana
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2018
International Business Certificate
Program
Fox School of BusinessTemple University, Pa,
USA
2018
Leadership and Personal Change
Yale School of
Management, Ct, USA
2018
Implementing Enterprise-Wide
Transformation Program
MIT Sloan School of
Management, Ms, USA
Work Experience
Year
Position
Institution
Nov.2024 to Date
Graduate Assistant
• Research
• Making Exams
scripts
University of Ghana
Business School, Legon
Aug. 2017 to Dec.2023
Sept. 2016 to Dec.2017
Aug. 2015 to Aug.2017
Jan. 2012 to July 2013
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International Relations
Officer
• Managing the
Business School’s
Internationalization
Agenda
Adjunct Lecturer
• Taught Human
Resource
Management
Research Assistant
• Assisted in
research, data
collection, analysis
and writing report
•
Teacher
University of Ghana
Business School, Legon
Entrepreneurship Training
Institute, Accra Ghana
University of Ghana
Business School, Legon
Penfield High School,
Accra-Ghana
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Oct.2002-Mar. 2008
Aug.2001-July. 2002.
Taught Business
Management and
Social Studies
Customer Account Officer
• Maintaining
appreciable level of
customers’ debt
Teacher
• Taught Business
Management and
Social Studies
Seatec Telecom Services
Ltd, Accra Ghana
Ola Senior High, HO,
Ghana
Service and Leadership
Year
Position
Institution
March, 2023
Session Host
2023 AHRD International
Research ConferenceMinneapolis, MN, USA
February, 2024.
Session Host
2024 AHRD International
Research ConferenceVirginia Allington , USA
Publications
Barnieh, Y., & Ofori, D. (2016). Mining sector CSR and stakeholder management: a
comparative developing country study. African Journal of Management
Research, 24, 122-146.
Barnieh, Y (2015). CSR and stakeholder management in the Ghanaian mining sector:
A case study of Chirano Gold Mines Ltd.(published master’s thesis), University of
Ghana Legon, Accra. available at: http://-/handle/-/21260
Workshops / Conferences
Barnieh, Y., (2025). Linking Cultural Intelligence to Job Embeddedness: The
Mediating Effect of Intercultural Self-Efficacy. Presented at the AHRD International
Research Conference, 18- 22 February 2025, at Crystal Gateway Marriot, Arlington,
Virginia.
University at Buffalo School of Management and All-Africa Students Union Emerge
Africa Conference: Participant- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, 9th
January 2024 at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Accra,
Ghana.
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University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Leadership and
Organisational Effectiveness (CLOE) Annual Conference: Participant- Leadership
Under Pressure: Rising to Today’s Business Challenge, 2nd May, 2023, Buffalo, NY.
Barnieh, Y., (2022).The differential roles of social support on cross-cultural intelligence
and adjustment: A Conceptual framework. Presented at the AHRD International
Research Conference, 1- 4 March 2023 Minneapolis Marriot City Center, Minneapolis
Barnieh, Y., Ofori, D. Amponsah -Tawiah, K. & Dartey-Baah K. (2021).The differential
roles of social support on cross-cultural intelligence and adjustment: A Conceptual
framework. Presented at the 7th School of Social Science International Virtual
Conference, 3rd November 2021 University of Ghana Legon.
Barnieh, Y., (2021). PhD Experiential Learning Report: Activities, Lessons and
Challenges. Presented at the 2ND International Research / Mentorship Conference:
UG-Carnegie Scholars Network and Pan -African Doctoral Academy (PADA) , 29th
September 2021, Accra Ghana.
Barnieh, Y., (2015). CSR and Stakeholder Management in the Ghanaian Mining
Sector: A Case Study of Chirano Gold Mines Ltd. Presented at the 2nd Annual
International Graduate Research Colloquium on Addressing Contemporary Business
Challenges through Practical and Interdisciplinary Research, 23rd April, 2015, Accra
Ghana.
Award and Recognition
CODESRIA College of Mentors Doctoral Students Mentorship Institute, Kenya School
of Monetary Studies Nairobi, Kenya, 23rd October-3rd November 2023.
Management and Organisational Behaviour Teaching Society (MOBT) Doctoral
Institute Scholarship Award- Held at Salem State University. Massachusetts USA 1014 June, 2024.
Impact Products
• Evaluated research effectiveness: Conducted assessments and gathered
feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of research questions and identify
areas for improvement resulting in a more cohesive outcome (Synchronous &
Asynchronous), May 2024.
•
Coordinated cross-university collaboration: Facilitated communication
between the University of Ghana Business School and partner universities in
the United States to ensure smooth execution of the programs resulting in the
engagement of 10 students in partner programs abroad, May 2021-June 2023.
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Mentoring student leaders: Provided one-on-one mentoring and guidance to
students enrolled in the Global Leadership Program organized by the
University at Buffalo, helping them to develop their leadership potential and
achieve their goals, September 2024-May 2025.
•
Innovative problem-solving: Developed and presented novel solutions to
address critical challenges around the United Nations Sustainable Goals as
part of the Impossible Project, May 2023.
•
Team Lead: Facilitated communication between the Chairman of the
University of Ghana Business School’s Doctoral Development Committee and
members of the committee from September 2021 - December 2023.
•
UB Global Leadership Pilot Trip – United Nations (April 2024):
Participated in a leadership-focused visit to the UN and engaged in
discussions on global leadership and diplomacy.
Voluntary Experience/Activities
• Visit to the Potters Village Orphanage May 2017, 2021 and 2022.
Grants/Scholarship/Awards
• Recipient of the University of Ghana Business School’s Research Support fund
to attend the 2023 Conference in Minneapolis.
•
Works in progress
•
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International Human Resource Management Research: A Review of Emerging
Themes, Theory, Methodology and Context (80% Complete)
International Human Resource Management Research in Africa (70%
Complete)
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Examining Two Decades of Multinational Research (70% Complete)
•
Multinational Research in Africa (70% Complete)
Skills and Proficiency
1. Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work in a team and by myself.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Power Point and Excel.
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
4. Research skills
5. Multicultural Skills
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6. International Relations skills
Hobbies
Dancing, cooking, travelling, outing and sightseeing
Referees
Name
Position
Contact
Relationship
Prof. Dan.
Ofori (PhD)
Professor
Department, Organisation &
Research
Human Resource Management P.
Assistant / Thesis
O. Box LG 78 Legon, Accra, Ghana
supervisor
Prof. Gordon
AbekahNkrumah
(PhD)
Associate
Professor
Department, Public
Administration& Heath Service
Management, UGBS
P. O. Box LG 78
Legon, Accra, Ghana
Prof. Robert
Yawson (PhD)
Professor
YVONNE BARNIEH, 2025
Faculty Coordinator, MS in
Organisational Leadership
Quinnipiac University School of
Business. Connecticut, USA
Supervisor (Work)
Mentor
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